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Mecks Family History

Mecks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Becks, Meck, Macks, Mecke, Meckes, Meeks, Beck, Heck, Peck, Melis

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Where is the Mecks family from?

You can see how Mecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Mecks families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mecks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecks. 22% of Mecks men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mecks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mecks were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Mecks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Mecks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Mecks. For the veterans among your Mecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecks lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Mecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mecks in 1980 was 52, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecks ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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